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Explaining Brazil

The Brazilian Report
Brazil
Jair Bolsonaro
Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva
United States
Lula
Supreme Court Of Brazil
Donald Trump
Climate Change
Brazilian Congress
Amazon
Brazilian Politics
Tax Reform
São Paulo
Venezuela
Congress
Supreme Court
Brazilian Supreme Court
Lula Administration
Tariffs
January 8th Riots

News from Brazil, by The Brazilian Report — an independent media outlet uniquely positioned to offer an insider’s view of current affairs in Brazil.

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Lula finished Brazil's first round almost 2 points behind Flávio Bolsonaro, his weakest first-round result since 1998. Gustavo Ribeiro and historian James Green (Brown University) look at what went wrong for the president and what the October 25 runo... more

Brazilians vote on Sunday, October 4, and President Lula is asking for a fourth term on the strength of his economic record. Growth averaged 3% a year, unemployment is at a record low, and real wages are rising. His approval still sits barely above 4... more

Brazil votes on Sunday, and the final week of the campaign has turned on religion. A rumor that a Flávio Bolsonaro government would strip Our Lady of Aparecida of her title as Brazil's patron saint has spread through Catholic circles. The Bolsonaro c... more

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro are statistically tied less than two weeks before Brazil's first round, and a flood of contradictory polls is feeding claims that pollsters are rigging the race.

Rafael Nishimura, director of sampling operations at the ... more

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Recent Guests

Luciano Sobral
Chief economist and partner at Neo Investimentos
Neo Investimentos
Episode: Brazil's economy is growing. So why isn't Lula polling better?
James Green
Historian at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: Flávio Bolsonaro upsets the gods
Rafael Nishimura
Director of Sampling Operations, University of Michigan's Survey Research Center
University of Michigan
Episode: How to read Brazil's election polls
Welber Barral
Trade consultant; former Brazil national trade secretary in the Lula and Dilma administrations
Independent consultant
Episode: Brazilian trade: Life after Washington
James N. Green
Historian at Brown University and president of the Board of Directors at the Washington Brazil Office (WBO)
Brown University / Washington Brazil Office
Episode: Lula meets Trump in Washington
Oscar Vilhena
Constitutional law professor at the Getulio Vargas Foundation
Getulio Vargas Foundation
Episode: Time to investigate Brazil's Supreme Court justices? (preview)
Otto Routono Filho
Full professor of civil engineering at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro; heads the Laboratory of Water Resources and the Environment
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro
Episode: Brazil's water leverage. And its fault lines (preview)
Brent Millican
Member of the Executive Secretariat of the Infrastructure and Socio-Environmental Justice Working Group
Episode: An indigenous victory against Cargill on the Tapajós River (preview)
Caipirinho Scanovino
Coordinator of the Saúd de Alegria Project, an NGO working with indigenous and riverine communities
Episode: An indigenous victory against Cargill on the Tapajós River (preview)

Hosts

Gustavo Ribeiro
Editor-in-chief or host roles at The Brazilian Report; multiple entries indicate long-standing involvement as a primary host.
Ewan Marshall
Deputy Editor at The Brazilian Report; contributes analysis on politics and policy

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 444 ratings
  • Tariffs report

    Your not realizing the previous Brasil president was conservative and more on par with USA president trump at that time. Right or wrong. Now you went left in your last election and expect trump to still treat you like a brother. Your president isn’t pro American and has become close to china. That doesn’t work with trump or those that elected him. AIM to be more moderate and the tariffs will respond in kind. We love Brasil but not your government at this time.

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    WTCMEDIC911
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nice to have Brazilian news in English

    Not much is available in English about current events in Brazil. As someone with family in Brazil, I like to keep up and appreciate this source of Brazilian news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bilas Peles
    United States2 years ago
  • Pretty good podcast with a typically leftist filter on Brazilian current events.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    premitive1
    2 years ago
  • I've listened to this purchase for years as a casual listener. The quality of the podcast has seemed to diminish as they focus more on driving subscriptions. Several minutes of the most recent episode were drowned out by music louder than the person speaking.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    premitive1
    2 years ago
  • Brazil - Love it or leave it.

    As a gringo of over 10 years I enjoy this podcast. Really enjoyed the 4 part Brazil - Love it or leave it series. Would like to hear more on Brazil’s global political history and relationships with other nations. Always great to have politics in English even if I don’t agree with all the outlooks and views.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cal900barnet
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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Some criticism points to perceived bias or volume/mix issues in ads vs. episode content.
Listeners praise clear, balanced reporting and deep context on Brazilian politics.
Many appreciate English-language coverage of Brazil, with accessible explanations for non-Portuguese speakers.

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How to read Brazil's election polls
Q: Is there a coin-flip stage for Brazil's election outcomes based on current polling?
Based on current data, the probability is not a fixed number; it's more like a coin flip within a range, with Lula slightly ahead or Bolsonaro slightly ahead depending on day-to-day shifts, roughly 40-60% chances for either side.
How to read Brazil's election polls
Q: How do you rate electoral polling in Brazil?
The polling landscape in Brazil is of mixed quality; the top players do a decent job, but there is room for methodological innovation and better calibration, especially for subgroups and online methods.
A visa, a snub, and a reopened wound
Q: How might Brazil respond domestically to these diplomatic moves?
Gustavo and James agree that Brazil's institutions, including the Supreme Court, have signaled a willingness to push back against perceived foreign interference, which could lead to a more adversarial posture from both sides as the election nears.
A visa, a snub, and a reopened wound
Q: What do you think is driving the US to move on ambassadorial appointments now?
James suggests it is a calculated attempt to create leverage before the election, aiming to undermine Lula's administration and to signal alignment with domestic political actors in Brazil who question electoral processes.
Brazilian trade: Life after Washington
Q: What are the potential risks and political considerations around threatening to suspend patents as a response strategy?
Suspending patents could curb costs for Brazil but would harm development, investment, and health procurement in the long term; the process is procedural and time-consuming, and it would require careful consideration of WTO rules and domestic policy implications on innovation.

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Explaining Brazil presents informed discussions on Brazilian politics, economics, and governance with a roster of researchers, economists, and policy experts. Episodes frequently examine Congress dynamics, trade policy, diplomacy, and regional geopolitics, often featuring long-form interviews that unpack complex issues for decision-makers and informed listeners alike. A notable strength is its ability to blend academic insight with practical implications for business, policy, and international relations, making it a strong resource for listeners seeking depth, context, and diverse perspectives on Brazil's near- and mid-term trajectory.

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2. James Green
3. Rafael Nishimura
4. Welber Barral
5. James N. Green
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7. Otto Routono Filho
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